Maryland Early Childhood

The Division has scheduled a public hearing session on Thursday, June 13th to discuss the proposed 2025-2027 state plan for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). For more information, visit tinyurl.com/mrzbpy9x.

The Division has scheduled a public hearing session on June 13th to discuss the proposed 2025-2027 state plan for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF). For more information, visit tinyurl.com/mrzbpy9x.

Join Maryland EXCELS at the Quality Matters Institute on Friday, May 31, at the Maritime Conference Center. Please register for the event by May 20: ow.ly/Sycn50RAGQQ

The Maryland EXCELS Toolkit has expanded! The Toolkit now includes information to support public Pre-K programs. Requirements, additional resources, and guidance for developing documentation are available. Check out the Maryland EXCELS Toolkit today! marylandexcelstoolkit.org

Happy #ProviderAppreciationDay! Today, we celebrate child care providers and educators for shaping young minds, fostering creativity, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Thank you for nurturing and educating our children with love, compassion, and excellence!

News Release: MSDE will be moving away from the current Kindergarten Readiness Assessment after results from an independent analysis indicated potential bias in the current assessment against bilingual or multilingual learners. Learn more: news.maryland.gov/msde/msde-adop…

Feeding minds and bodies: Thanks to the National School Lunch Program, Maryland schools served over 67 million nutritious lunches to students in 2023, ensuring they have the fuel they need to succeed! #NationalNutritionMonth #HealthyEating Learn more: marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Schoo…

It’s #CACFPWeek! Check out how Maryland is “Eating the Rainbow” this week! 🌈

#ICYMI — At today's joint State Board and @MDBlueprintAIB meeting, MSDE presented revisions to the Maryland Early Learning Standards that will further support early childhood educators as they nurture and educate our youngest learners. Watch the video to learn more about the Maryland Early Learning Standards and how it reflects our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education.

MSDE is committed to providing equitable early childhood education opportunities that prepare all children for school & success. The Pre-K Sliding Scale Methodology Report includes MSDE’s proposed structure to save families on the cost of Pre-K. marylandpublicschools.org/Blueprint/Page…

@charmcitybooks @iamwesmoore We are sorry to hear about your experience. Please email earlychildhood.msde@maryland.gov to have an MSDE representative assist you.

@MD_Early_Ed @iamwesmoore as a small business owner with a child I have been applying for a child care scholarship for about 5 months now. Each time we have been denied and each time we learn why it turns out to be a mistake made by the individuals reviewing the application.

Did you know a family of four with a household income of $90,033 is eligible for a Child Care Scholarship? If you are a Maryland resident & are currently working or enrolled in a school or training program, you may qualify! Learn more: money4childcare.com

MSDE is committed to providing MD families access to high-quality child care. The recently launched Child Care Scholarship Family Portal is an easy-to-use, online platform for families to apply & manage Child Care Scholarships. Visit the Family Portal: family.childcareportals.org

Proveedores hispanos de cuidado infantil y educadores de la primera infancia: ¿Tiene preguntas sobre Maryland EXCELS? Marque sus calendarios para el miercoles 28 de junio de 7-8:30 p.m. Regístrese hoy: tinyurl.com/excelsinfo-june

Did you know the Office of Child Care has monthly information sessions? A different branch will share news and updates each month. You can also submit questions or comments when you register for a session. Register now: …lychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/june-2023-chil…

Did you know a family of four with a household income of $90,033 is eligible for a Child Care Scholarship? If you are a Baltimore City resident & are currently working or enrolled in a school or training program, you may qualify! baltimore.money4childcare.com

#BlueprintinAction: Readiness matters! The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) is a key tool for gathering information about students’ progress. The KRA uses observations of work & performance tasks to measure specific kindergarten readiness. marylandpublicschools.org/Documents/repo…

You can make Maryland's prenatal-to-3 systems better for families. All you have to do is tell us about your experiences. You may win a $100 gift card too! Take our survey, help families, win! Survey in English buff.ly/3mmQewd Survey in Spanish buff.ly/3VdW67V

Attention LEAs & Child Care Providers: The Pre-K Expansion Grant is accepting applications! As part of the Blueprint for MD’s Future, the grant provides funding to administer high-quality Pre-K & support school readiness for children & their families. marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/OF…

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Join MSDE all week long as we highlight & recognize our outstanding teachers for all that they do for their students, colleagues, school families & communities. We wouldn’t be able to provide a world-class education without you. #ThankAnMDTeacher